Construction Engineer at LVIA

Construction Engineer at LVIA

POSITION: CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER 

LVIA is looking for an Construction Engineer for the EU funded project entitled ”Kijani Pemba – Strenghtening Urban Eco-Resilience in Chake Chake and Mkoani” 

Project Location: Chake Chake and Mkoani, Pemba Island, Zanzibar 

Office Location: Chake Chake 

Starting date: February 2025, 12 months contract, renewable 

Salary: tsh 1,000,000 – 1,400,000 according to the experience and level of education of the selected candidate 

Who we are 

Lay Volunteers International Association (LVIA) is an Italian NGO working in ten African Countries including Tanzania with Headquarters in Cuneo Italy while in Tanzania our offices are in Kongwa District of Dodoma Region (P.O.BOX 160, Kongwa). LVIA has been working in Tanzania for more than 30 years in supporting the community development especially on agriculture, health, and the improvement of access to potable water and hygiene. 

The project 

LVIA is looking for an Construction Engineer to be employed in the framework of the EU funded project “Kijani Pemba – Strenghtening Urban Eco-Resilience in Chake Chake and Mkoani” 

The specific objective of the project is to promote inclusive and sustainable growth in Chake Chake and Mkoani areas, South Pemba, by increasing climate urban resilience and access to basic services, socio economic opportunities and decision making, especially for women and youth in the urban poor communities. 

This objective can be achieved through the following expected results: 

1) improved dialogue for participatory and coherent territorial planning among Local Authorities, communities and CSO; 

2) improved connectivity, coverage and access to safe water and sanitation, for public and social facilities, with a specific focus on girls and women’s access to services; 

3) socio-economic inclusion and economic empowerment of young people, girls and women, is promoted through environmentally sensitive waste management services and green small local businesses.

Duties and responsibilities 

Under the supervision of the Project Coordinator and Activities Coordinator the Construction Engineer will be responsible of the following duties: 

1. Working in close collaboration with Government Engineers who are responsible for interventions, providing overall technical supervision for the satisfactory implementation of the project. 2. Oversees construction sites, contractors, and workers to ensure a high level of quality and safety while observing sustainable building practices. 
2. Provide technical specifications, BOQ and technical drawings as and when required; 4. Monitor the program of work and working conditions and be aware for problems that might arise regarding progress, quality and safety; 
3. Guarantees that all work is performed in accordance with approved manuals and procedures. 6. Ascertain quality of construction materials including standard checking and giving necessary approvals. In this context, giving instructions to the contractor for necessary material testing, evaluating test reports, and approving materials/giving necessary feedback for the improvement of quality. 
4. Prepare weekly report including percentage progress of work, contractors’ manpower on-site, other resources available for the construction work, problems encountered and how those are overcome, coordination with Government stakeholders etc. 
5. Verify that the construction is carried out according to the BOQ’s, drawings and specifications provided by LVIA. 
6. If there is any need for a deviation from the original scope of work or need for any additional work immediately report it to the Activities Coordinator including necessary supporting documents such as drawings and BoQ’s and reasons for the deviation or additional work. Record such deviations from the original design along with the reasons for the change. Getting necessary approvals before carrying out such work. 
7. Jointly measure and record field measurements with the participation of the contractor and check and certify contractors’ measurement certificates. 
8. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Project Coordinator 

Skills 

• Water supply systems: Knowledge of designing, implementing, and managing water supply systems, including boreholes, wells, Rain Water Harvesting and piped water systems. 
• Sanitation systems: Experience with the design and implementation of sanitation systems such as latrines, septic tanks, and sewage treatment plants. 
• AutoCAD and other design software: Proficiency in using design software for planning water and sanitation infrastructure. 
• Knowledge in Tender Documents preparation and review

Requirements 

ESSENTIAL: 

At least bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent & CPA Holder; 

• At least bachelor’s degree, preferably in Civil Engineering or Water resource Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience as Water Engineer, Civil Engineer or related;
• Previous experiences with international NGOs and donor funded projects 
• Proven experience in WASH or construction projects 
• Proficiency in English and proven ability to write official reports and documents in English and Kiswahili; 
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point); 
• Strong research, decision-making, critical thinking and problem-solving skills 
• Be a Tanzanian citizen 

The Employee is requested to keep a flexible attitude and good degree of adaptation to possible modifications and/or integration to the foreseen duties on the basis of necessities that may arise locally, and to make an effort to integrate his/her work in the wider context of LVIA presence in Tanzania in order to facilitate consistency and continuity among current and prospective projects. 

PREFERRED: 

• Relevant courses / certificates 
• Knowledge of various design software (AutoCAD, etc.) 
• Valid motorcycle riding permit 

Application Procedures 

We want to make sure we select candidates who pay attention to details and are able to understand and follow organizational procedures. 

Only the applications adhering to the following instructions will be taken into consideration: 

1. Submit your application via email before 17:00 (EAT) of the 5th of January 2025 to this email address: [email protected]
2. The object shall state: “Application for Construction Engineer”. 
3. Attach your Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter with a minimum of three references
4. 4. Do NOT attach at this stage Certificates or Transcripts; we will request them only for shortlisted candidates. 

LVIA is sensitive to equal employment rights for vulnerable groups, so we particularlyencourage applications from women and people with disabilities.